The differences between students’ fixed and growth mindsets: a case of study tour between Hong Kong and Canada
Purpose – The paper aims to address the gap in the literature related to students’ mindsets and learning activities through investigation of the differences in students’ expectations of, feelings towards, and perceptions of an overseas study tour based on their mindset. The study provides an in-dept...
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| description | Purpose – The paper aims to address the gap in the literature related to students’ mindsets and learning activities through investigation of the differences in students’ expectations of, feelings towards, and perceptions of an overseas study tour based on their mindset. The study provides an in-depth analysis of students with different mindsets and proposes the use of overseas tours and intercultural learning to foster students’ growth mindset. Design/methodology/approach – An overseas study tour hosted by a self-financing tertiary institution in Hong Kong was selected for investigation. 13 sub-degree students participated in the study tour during the summer term in 2018. Two types of primary data – quantitative (i.e., a questionnaire survey) and qualitative (i.e., in-depth interviews) – of fixed mindset and growth mindset students were collected for analysis. Findings – The findings indicate differences in students’ expectations of, feelings towards, and perceptions of an overseas study tour depending on whether they demonstrate a fixed or growth mindset. The growth mindset students had more and higher expectations of the study tour, all of which were related to personal growth and development. The fixed mindset students did not have as much of a desire for personal development and their expectations were easily met. Both growth and fixed mindset students had positive feelings and perceptions of the tour. Originality/value – Research on the application value of overseas study tours in helping students from self-financing tertiary institutions develop a growth mindset is scarce, and thus warrants further investigation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d711ddb0b1a141b180465d309afc14f22023-07-04T10:21:50ZengEmerald PublishingPublic Administration and Policy1727-26452517-679X2022-11-0125323524910.1108/PAP-03-2022-0022The differences between students’ fixed and growth mindsets: a case of study tour between Hong Kong and CanadaCarmen Sum0Yui-yip Lau1Ivy Chan2College of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaCollege of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaCollege of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaPurpose – The paper aims to address the gap in the literature related to students’ mindsets and learning activities through investigation of the differences in students’ expectations of, feelings towards, and perceptions of an overseas study tour based on their mindset. The study provides an in-depth analysis of students with different mindsets and proposes the use of overseas tours and intercultural learning to foster students’ growth mindset. Design/methodology/approach – An overseas study tour hosted by a self-financing tertiary institution in Hong Kong was selected for investigation. 13 sub-degree students participated in the study tour during the summer term in 2018. Two types of primary data – quantitative (i.e., a questionnaire survey) and qualitative (i.e., in-depth interviews) – of fixed mindset and growth mindset students were collected for analysis. Findings – The findings indicate differences in students’ expectations of, feelings towards, and perceptions of an overseas study tour depending on whether they demonstrate a fixed or growth mindset. The growth mindset students had more and higher expectations of the study tour, all of which were related to personal growth and development. The fixed mindset students did not have as much of a desire for personal development and their expectations were easily met. Both growth and fixed mindset students had positive feelings and perceptions of the tour. Originality/value – Research on the application value of overseas study tours in helping students from self-financing tertiary institutions develop a growth mindset is scarce, and thus warrants further investigation.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/PAP-03-2022-0022/full/pdfMindsetStudy tourExpectationPerception |
| spellingShingle | Carmen Sum Yui-yip Lau Ivy Chan The differences between students’ fixed and growth mindsets: a case of study tour between Hong Kong and Canada Public Administration and Policy Mindset Study tour Expectation Perception |
| title | The differences between students’ fixed and growth mindsets: a case of study tour between Hong Kong and Canada |
| title_full | The differences between students’ fixed and growth mindsets: a case of study tour between Hong Kong and Canada |
| title_fullStr | The differences between students’ fixed and growth mindsets: a case of study tour between Hong Kong and Canada |
| title_full_unstemmed | The differences between students’ fixed and growth mindsets: a case of study tour between Hong Kong and Canada |
| title_short | The differences between students’ fixed and growth mindsets: a case of study tour between Hong Kong and Canada |
| title_sort | differences between students fixed and growth mindsets a case of study tour between hong kong and canada |
| topic | Mindset Study tour Expectation Perception |
| url | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/PAP-03-2022-0022/full/pdf |
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